For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,488 students in 72209, AR.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 72209, AR are Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock and Graduate Arkansas Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 72209 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in 72209, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best 72209, AR Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6111 W 83rd Street
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 568-3279
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 568-3279
Gr: K-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Graduate Arkansas Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6724 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 500-9270
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 500-9270
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Arkansas Military And First Responders Academy (Amfra)
Charter School
10710 I-30
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 942-6372
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 942-6372
Gr: 9-11 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
The Excel Center
Charter School
7400 Scott Hamilton Dr Suite
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 372-5100
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 372-5100
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 72209, AR?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 72209, AR include Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock and Graduate Arkansas Charter High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 72209?
4 public charter schools are located in 72209.
What is the racial composition of students in 72209?
72209 public charter schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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